Explore the Family Name Baetz
The meaning of Baetz
German (Bätz): variant of Betz. Compare Batz.
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How common is the last name Baetz in the United States?
The surname Baetz has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 44,895 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 48,530, indicating an 8.1% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the Baetz name also decreased slightly from 450 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, a drop of 3.33%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.76% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #48,530 | -8.1% |
| Count | 450 | 435 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baetz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Baetz surname between 2000 and 2010. Most people with this surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased from 96.89% to 92.87%, a change of -4.15%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 2.22% to 3.22%, a rise of 45.05%. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (1.61%) began identifying as belonging to two or more races. It should be noted that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 92.87% | -4.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.22% | 45.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |